il se vante
He boasts of his wealth.
Il se vante de sa richesse.
He boasts about his wealth but has no regular work.
Il se vante de sa richesse, mais n'a pas d'emploi régulier.
— Madame Satã (2002)
He boasts that he can speak six languages.
Il se vante de parler six langues.
He boasts that he can swim well.
Il se vante de bien nager.